Vehicle Registration

Tag Renewals & New Tags

The Wichita County Treasurer’s Office is an agent for the State of Kansas for registering and titling motor vehicles. We issue license plates upon receipt of proper documentation and submission of the correct fees. The fees include registration fees, personal property taxes, title fees, and sales tax, if applicable. Each year the state sends out courtesy reminders six weeks prior to the expiration date of the license plate. Renewal Notices may be reprinted online at this website.

It is a state law that a current insurance card is presented at the time of registration. Wichita County handles the initial titling of vehicles, as well as the annual renewals.

Once a vehicle is purchased, the new owner has 60 days from the date of purchase to bring their documentation into our office to be processed without penalties. If the purchase is an out-of-state title, the owner of the vehicle needs to have a vehicle identification inspection completed. This is done at the Wichita County Law Enforcement Office (411 South 4th) for a charge of $20.00 (cash only). Inspections are done upon request and any questions concerning inspections can be answered by calling the Wichita County Law Enforcement Office at (620) 375-2723. The license plates in Kansas expire based on the first letter of the last name of the first person listed on the title.

Renewal Dates
Last Name Begins With
Tax Expires at Midnight On
A
February 28 (or 29)
B
March 31
C-D
April 30
E-F-G
May 31
H-I
June 30
J-K-L
July 31
M-N-O
August 31
P-Q-R
September 30
S
October 31
T-V-W
November 30
U-X-Y-Z
December 31

Renewals on Heavy Trucks (16,000 lbs or more) and Non RV Trailers are issued beginning January 1 through the end of February (penalties will apply for renewals issued after February 28th). 

New Vehicle Tagging
  • Must present Title (if title is out of state then must provide VIN inspection papers obtained from Sheriff’s Office)
  • Must present Bill of Sale
  • Must present proof of current insurance coverage
Renewal of Vehicle Tags
  • Must provide proof of current insurance coverage
  • Must provide tag number of expiring vehicle registration OR you can register your vehicle online

Easy Vehicle Registration

There are two new ways to renew your registration: electronically using your computer or telephone.

If you meet the following criteria, you may now renew your vehicle registration(s) electronically:

  • Your registration(s) must be current and valid.
  • Your insurance company must participate in the electronic renewal process and supply the Kansas DMV with your current insurance information.
  • You cannot owe any delinquent personal property taxes.
  • You must have a copy of your renewal notice. 
Payments

Payment may be made electronically by using Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express credit cards.

If you qualify for Kansas E-tags, your decal(s) will be mailed from your County Treasurer's Motor Vehicle Office in approximately 10 days. Please allow sufficient time when renewing electronically to ensure your registration does not expire. Motor vehicles cannot be legally operated without a current decal or plate.

Online Renewal

If using the Internet, follow these instructions:

  • Go to the Kansas Web Tags website
  • Locate your vehicle PIN number on the renewal notice
  • Follow the screen instructions to complete your renewal(s)
Telephone Renewal

If using your telephone, follow these instructions:

  • Dial toll free 1-866-4kstags (457-8247)
  • Locate your vehicle PIN number on the renewal notice
  • Follow the voice instructions to complete your renewal